2nd year right wing Keegan Iverson(13) gets loaned from Indy Fuel to Ontario Reign and grabs an assist, his 1st appearance in the AHL (with the same team) since he was a rookie 2017/2018.
The sizably strong 6’2″ 214 lbs. forward took most of the next season off, skating just a pair of games for Lacombe Generals of the ACHW. before deciding to head to Mount Royal University Cougars for a few years, but only played one full frame there.
He spent five (including an overage) campaign for Portland Winterhawks, running up some admirable numbers with a +47 rating and was chosen in the 3rd round of the 2014 draft (#85 overall) by New York Rangers, but never signed.
The 25-year old has already had an interesting journey, but will be more interesting to see where it takes him next.
He would get traded to Rapid City Rush halfway through the session, and found a place, scoring 3 goals and 6 assists in 23 ECHL games.
It’s a good fit and he will return for 2022/2023.
He gets 1 goal and 6 assists, which seems a little low through 67 games last season and will branch out, signing a new 1-year deal with Norfolk Admirals to hopefully get some of that scoring punch back in his game.
We feel he has found a place where he is popular and is a good place to play, so after a full plus season, he re-signs to stay for 2024/2025 in an Admirals‘ jersey.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ graduate right wing, assistant captain Kevin Lombardi(12) signed with Orlando Solar Bears upon finishing up and came mostly to life in 6 playoff games, with 1 goal and 1 assist and a +1 rating.
Rockford Icehogs are watching and sign the 6’5″ 229 lbs. forward to an AHL contract for 2024/2025.
Maybe not a huge scorer through college or junior hockey, we think as a pro the 25-year old finds the room he did in high school and youth hockey.
University Of Maine Black Bears‘ graduate assistant captain, left wing Ben Poisson(12) accepts a 1-year ECHL deal with Greenville Swamp Rabbits for 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 200 lbs. played a college high 37 games last season, but scored better as senior with 9 goals and 17 assists.
From Vancouver, BC, the 24-year old played 3 BCHL years with Prince George Spruce Kings.
Express Hockey Club 1st year left wing Cody Walker(71) scored a junior best 26 goals and 33 assists in 44 EHL games and commits to Albertus Magnus College Falcons for 2024/2025.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. Boise, ID native did 2 NOJHL seasons for Hearst Lumberjacks before committing to school.
At 21-years old, we look for him to lead his new NEHC team.
5th year defenseman Blake Thompson(8) is taking his game overseas for 2022/2023, signing with Cardiff Devils.
The 6’1″ 205 lbs. blue liner is coming off a career year, scoring a new best 20 assists and 25 points.
He even scored a 1 AHL game loan up to Hartford Wolf Pack.
The former St. Norbert College Green Knights‘ d-man twice had close to 20 assists in a frame.
We think the 29-year old is going to find good room in the EIHL to continue to elevate his game.
He returns home from a pair of decent frames overseas and signs a 1-year ECHL deal with South Carolina Stingrays for 2024/2025.
4th year left wing Liam Coughlin(7) signs with Iowa Heartlanders for 2023/2024 after most of the last 2 seasons with sort of local, Worcester Railers.
The 6’2″ 203 lbs. forward from South Boston, MA had 24 assists in 45 games in his 1st year with the team.
He scored well through 2 years of BCHL junior hockey before heading to University Of Vermont Catamounts for the next 4 years.
We’re not sure he’s found the club to increase scoring, but he’ll definitely be slugging away to put up ECHL points.
Jacksonville Icemen step in to see if the pretty big skater can connect with the net in 2024/2025, like he did when he 1st signed in the league.
Boston Jr. Terriers‘ 7-game start goaltender Colin Rowbotham(31) commits some pretty awesome stats in a losing record (2-5, 1.96 GAA and .945 SV%) to Anna Maria College AMCATS in hopes the large 6’5″ 195 lbs. can grab the starting duties for 2024/2025.
From Delano, MN, he did similar things in USHS-MN, but since has been a little under radar for such a big guy.
He’s 21-years old and we bet can’t wait to get started.
University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ graduate, assistant captain defenseman T.J. Lloyd(6) had a 3-time tying 3 goal season with new college best 16 assists and 19 points in 34 games.
He also scored 3 goals as a freshman at Bowling Green State University Falcons before transferring after his sophomore year.
The 5’10” 179 lbs. blue liner 4 times reached 10+ assists.
He did 3 junior frames and in his 2nd won the 2018 AJHL Championship, then as team captain was voted most outstanding d-man.
From Lloydminster, SK, the 23-year old signs a 1st pro deal with Savannah Ghost Pirates and has no points in 3 ECHL games, but is a +2 rating.
He signs to play his rookie campaign with Wichita Thunder in 2024/2025.
Sheffield Steelers‘ 2nd. year defenseman Brien Diffley(65) re-signs to stay for 2024/2025 after a very decent 52 game frame, scoring 2 goals and 14 assists with a +17 rating.
He has been very good, accountable in 5 years playing overseas hockey.
The 4-year Boston University Terriers‘ blue liner did 2 ECHL seasons before looking for something a bit different.
From Burlington, MA, the 6’2″ 185 lbs., 29-year old d-man is really settling into his game.
Boston Jr. Rangers‘ 1st season goaltender Charles Watson(31) takes 24 EHL games with a 17-6 record, 2.21 GAA and .932 SV% to a 2024/2025 commit at Castleton University Spartans.
From Yarmouth, ME, the 6′ 190 lbs. 20-year old had a super impressive final frame at St. Mark’s School USHS-Prep , in 28 games with a 1.56 GAA and .939 SV%.
We expect him to compete for the starter’s job.
